Philips LCD HDTV Reviews

LCD HDTV

Philips 22PFL3504D/F7 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Price : $329.99 $277.32
Features :

720p resolution; ATSC / QAM / NTSC
3200:1 dynamic; 800:1 native contrast ratio
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
5ms response time
Digital crystal clear engine

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The Philips 22PFL3504D 22 inch 720p LCD HDTV is designed for ease of use. This flat TV features modern design, 2 HDMI connections with EasyLink, a powerful 720p, 60Hz display and brilliant Digital Crystal Clear engine. You can connect multiple HD sources such as an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and game console or digital camcorder. The new settings assistant personalization wizard guides you to personalized settings with unparalleled ease. Making the smart choice in total picture quality has never been easier.

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This is where you get the feeling, the product was never tested.

Remote is too dark and not handy. My other Tv., u can operate that blindly.
2. Sound, its hard to set up. Low, high, surround etc.
3. Brightness, its contrast is too bright and too dark, gets in your eyes. But i do not know how other Tvs are. Apparently high raio is not good.
overall i wish i would have spend $50 more to get a try something else.

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Stopped working in 15 minutes

I bought this after quite a bit of research and to my dismay the TV worked for about 15 minutes. Called Philips- they said the set was defective and to send it back. Very disappointed.

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Really nice TV

I have had this set in my bedroon for about a month, now. I looked at this one for months at the local department store where it was displayed next to several other, similar sized TVs. The Phillips had by far the best quality picture and I planned to pick up when the price went down. Luckily I happened to stop by when the set went on a close out sale and they only had 3 left. So, picture wise, I like this TV better than the competition. It was simple to set up. It was refreshing to see the simplicity of the Menu after my large Sony LCD TV, which is a great TV, too, but complicated and somewhat cumbersome to manage. The sound volume is good for the small room that I have it in, and I am happy with the sound quality. This is a really nice TV and I find myself spending more time in my bedroom, as a result.

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Great TV

Wonderful picture and excellent sound for its size. It was easy to set up and I like the way the settings assistant feature helps you configure the picture to your personal taste. I have connected the TV to a DirectTV HD receiver with the HDMI cable and have experienced no problems at all; it looks and sounds great.

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TV GOES BAD IN 2-4 YRS!!! NO SERVICE OR SUPPORT FROM PHILIPS

My PHILIPS LCD TV died after giving hardly 3 years of service. I have been a victim of PHILIPS dubious customer service - please aviod PHILIPS if you want to avoid being a victim too. I am pasting my chat script with their customer support:

Please wait while we find an available agent
You have been connected to Sean .
Sean : Hello Aash, and welcome to Philips Consumer Lifestyle. My name is Sean. Thank you for contacting us.
aash: Well thank you too Sean,
aash: I have trying to reach Televisions (purchased before 2008)
1-888-744-5477 Monday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Excluding Major Holidays
Sean : I understand that you are looking for Philips contact information.
aash: this the customer Service Line for Televisions (purchased before 2008)

aash: yes ... I am looking for someone to help me locate a authorized Philips Repair Service
aash: or give me the manual for the MODEL: 37PF7320a/37
aash: a service mnaual
Sean : I am providing you with the link to the PHILIPS website to check basic troubleshooting instructions in the frequently asked questions, possible model upgrades or to download the instruction manual for your player.
aash: I have been trying to reach 1-888-744-5477 for the last seven days ...
aash: I have already done tha
aash: t
aash: What I need is a service provider that can fix the TV ?
Sean : Unfortunately, we do not have service manual online and apologize for any inconvenience that might have caused.
aash: Its a thousand dollar TV ...
aash: what do I do with it ?
Sean : Aash, we do not have Philips authorized service centers however you may contact our Consumer Care Center representatives with the help of the phone number provided in the user's manual.
Sean : One of the representatives will assist you to the best of your satisfaction.
aash: Can I get the number of the PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA contact person who can really help me ... and not offer apologies ?
aash: The cost of getting a quote from unauthorised service people in my area is around 150USD
Sean : Based on the information you have provided your product is out of warranty.
aash: I have been trying to reach 1-888-744-5477 for the last seven days ... I finally called another numbver ... and they also told me that ... they " apologize for any inconvenience "
Sean : Since you could not find related information on the website or in the manual, the next step is to have your TV evaluated by a television repair center in your local area.
Sean : They can best advise you of next steps and costs for repair. Please contact a local service center in your area to get your TV serviced.
aash: so out warranty ... a PHILIPS product is ....
aash: WHO IS THAT " local service center "
aash: is all I am asking of you ...
aash: is there a number
Sean : Please check your local telephone directory Yellow Pages under 'Television Service and Repair'.
aash: and why can I not know the error codes ... the TV is giving a long RED LED blink followed by four slow LED blinks
Sean : Please check your local telephone directory Yellow Pages under 'Television Service and Repair'. The repair center will determine the extent of your unit's repair needs, and provide you with an estimated cost.
Sean : If that location is not nearby, call them to see whether they can recommend a closer repair center.
aash: Is that some kind of top secret missiel technology ...
aash: The cost of getting a quote from unauthorised service people in my area is around 150USD
aash: I neeed to know ... if it is even worth repairing
aash: this piece
aash: I am reading on the blogs that people with same model are reporting issues like fire / explosion from the same model ...
aash: I need to know I am dealing with here
aash: why can't you just tell me what the error code means
aash: PLEASE !!!
aash: HOW ETHICAL IS WHAT PHILIPS DOING ?
aash: Mr.Sean Are you still there ?
Sean : Yes Aash, I am still online.
Sean : I would have been happy to furnish you with the requested information however we at online are provided with the information on Philips MP3 and Portable DVD players.
aash: but I am reaching PHILIPS beacuse nobody answers the line I am supposed to call and the one I reached offered me "apologies"
aash: Why is it that nobody even wants to listen ... there are people on the BLOG saying that this product does not lasts only two to four years ...
aash: others are reporting incidents like fire/explosion !!!
aash: PLEASE SEARCH ON GOOGLE ...
Sean : We receive consumer calls about our products and our company. All comments are reported to management as we continually look for ways to improve our products.
Sean : We assure you that the issue you are calling about will be forwarded to them for review as well
aash: Come on ... I have been trying to reach the line for Televisions purchased before 2008
1-888-744-5477 Monday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
aash: for the last seven days ...
aash: and nobody even bother to pick up the phone ...
Sean : Please accept my apologies since I am unable to help you directly in this matter as we have information on Philips MP3 players.
aash: give it a try ... call the number
aash: can you give me a person I can reach ... who is responsible for Consumer Electronics TELEVISIONs at PHILIPS
aash: I mean someone who can do things other than "apologize"
Sean : We do not have access to call and I request you search Philips support page for contact information.
aash: ha ha ha .... PHILIPS support is a joke ... ONE LAST TIME ... seriously ... given all that being said on the BLOGs and what I am experiencing first hand ... I would advise you to escalate my request
Sean : Sure Aash, I will forward this issue from my end.
aash: TO WHOM?
aash: ok take my phone number ... have some one call me ... (If you care)
aash: Mr.Sean Are you still there ?
Sean : Yes Aash.
aash: So who are going to escalate this to?
aash: *So who are you going to escalate this to?
Sean : I will forward this to our Consumer Care Manager.
Sean : Is there anything else I can assist you with?
aash: I am not sure if there is someone with that title beacuse I tried in vain to reach someone at you Andover MA office today ... but anyway go ahead and will wait for until tommorow evening if someone gets back to me
Sean : Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sean : Thank you for contacting Philips. We hope we brought Sense and Simplicity to you today. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thank you again. Have a nice day.
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PHILIPS PVD900 9" Portable Widescreen LCD HDTV
Price : $339.98 $123.75
Features :

9" TFT color widescreen LCD display.
Free-to-air digital TV channel reception.
Easy installation & automatic channel search.
Enjoy up to 3 hours playback with a built-in battery.
Detachable antenna design lets user connect to other antennas.

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9IN PORTABLE LCD HDTV

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Philips 32PFL3505D/F7 32-Inch LCD HDTV, Black
Price : $419.99 $369.00
Features :

3 HDMI inputs
PC input via HDMI
Settings assistant
Easy Link HDMI
Energy Star 4.0

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On/Off malfunction

This product performs in about the 7 out of 10 range. Occasionally the screen will flicker between screens, i.e. changing channels, going from the menu to a channel, switching from on demand back to real time tv etc. It is also very slow to turn on and will sometimes not turn on at all. It will randomly not respond to the universal remote, the remote that came with the tv, nor the power button on the tv! In these cases I have had to unplug the tv, wait for a few seconds, and then try again. I don't know why this would work, but so far that has been the solution. I purchased a refurbished tv, so this may be the cause of its problems and not the brand.

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Amazing TV

So I moved into a new apartment and was looking for a TV for the living room. I wanted something slim , black , and good qualtiy. I browsed Amazon for about a week and found this TV. It was a great price and was delivered in 2 days. It has great picture and sound.

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Philips 19PFL3504D/F7B 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black (Factory Refurbished)
Price : $179.99 $179.99
Features :

Digital Crystal Clear HD LCD Display with 1366 x 768p resolution for detailed depth and clarity
Up to 5ms response time for clear, fast moving action
PC input allows you to use your TV as a PC monitor
2 HDMI inputs with Easylink for HD connection
ATSC & QAM tuner recieves over the air and unscrambled cable

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The Philips 19PFL3504D 19 inch 720p LCD HDTV is designed for ease of use. This flat TV features modern design, 2 HDMI connections with EasyLink, a powerful 720p, 60Hz display and brilliant Digital Crystal Clear engine. You can connect multiple HD sources such as an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and game console or digital camcorder. The new settings assistant personalization wizard guides you to personalized settings with unparalleled ease. Making the smart choice in total picture quality has never been easier.

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Philips 19PFL3504D/F7 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Price : $249.99 $169.99
Features :

720p resolution; ATSC / QAM / NTSC
4000:1 dynamic; 1000:1 native contrast ratio
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
5ms response time
Digital crystal clear engine

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cheap, but to cheap

Being a college student I am always searching for great deals on electronics, recently I have been looking for a small TV for my bedroom and I came across this philips 19' refurb for $134. I was a bit skeptical and read the reviews, most reviews were negative especially on the refurbished models. I went and purchased the TV anyway since I have had success with refurbished electronics in the past. Well this was my first bad experience, the reviews were true to their word. The power for the TV stopped working and i was no longer able to turn the TV on or off with the remote and this was the third day i had it, the only way i could get it to come on was to unplug the TV from the wall for a while. I called philips and they offered me the same model refurbished i said no thanks, I returned it and purchased a samsung 19' for $170, this TV had the best ratings and the fewest problems it is a little more expensive and the TV must be sitting at eye level to see the best picture, but i would rather have a TV with a little bit of an obscure viewing angle then a TV that doesn't turn on.

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Poor Over-the-Air Tuner

If you plan to use this TV for Over-the-Air broadcasts, be aware that this unit's tuner does an POOR job of locking on to stations.

I am 20 miles from numerous digital channels (UHF and VHF), and the tuner fails to capture an adequate signal. One second the signal strength is 90+ and the next second it is <10.

I have tried rabbit ears + multiple amplified indoor anntenna; none resolved the problem. Surprising my old DTV converter box (that cost $40) had a better tuner than this model.

I also have a Sony LCD TV that uses rabbit ears, and that unit does lock on to the local channels; hence I blame this Philips model rather than the antenna (or distance).

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Philips TV Review

The price on here is such a good price. Other places sell for more. Shipping was super fast. This TV is good. I use it for my apartment away from home and it is the perfect size. It sounds small, only a little bit bigger than my laptop dimensions but I really like it. My apartment is small and this is just the right size. The picture quality is pretty good, not excellent, but good for the price. The sound quality is okay. Some channels can be louder than others. If you get extended cable, it has a tuner in it already which can pick up more channels that you ordered. I love it! I love how it looks! Very classical black, sleek, and organized. It is pretty thin, but not thin so that it looks fragile. I just really love how shiny black it looks. I don't understand what all the negative reviews are, perhaps people bought it refurbished. I bought mine brand new and I absolutely love it! I hope it will last me a while.

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LEMON - don't risk it

I bought this TV for my mother's kitchen for Christmas. Just 92 days later it died. Don't buy it.

I read the reviews before I bought it, including one from a reviewer that had the same problem. I had hoped he just bought a lemon. I tried the fixes but with no luck. It won't work.

I don't have much experience with the Philips company so I will suggest you stay away from this model. I don't think I will be gambling on any more Philips though.

BTW - The store warranty expired 90 days after purchase. This is too big for a paperweight.

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Questions & Answers

Question : problem with my 32inch Philips LCD TV?
My Tv will not switch on? When i turn it on at the socket, the green power light flashes once, then no lights come on at all and no picture/sound. Any ideas on what may be wrong?

Answer:
ive got a 32 inch :)

Question : I cannot get sound through on my Philips HD LCD TV from my Sony DVD HDMI player pls help?
The tv has a DVI connection and the dvd player has HDMI so I first had to purchase a converter connection. I also have to have rca cables L/R out to back of TV Input to get sound.Once all setup I can get picture on a DVD through by pressing the av button on tv remote and selecting HD, but there is no sound. If I press av again and select av/s-vhs I get the sound for the DVD but no picture. Does anyone have any ideas please?

Answer:
possible that you have the rca in the tv in the audio output instead of input!!!!.wg

Question : I have a 42" Philips LCD tv, and there is a ringing noise when the tv is on. Any way to fix?
I have a dvd player and the cable running through it, and the ringing noise is there no matter what is playing. The noise is coming from the tv itself; any ideas on how to fix this or what is happening?

Answer:
its very common its just the insulator reacting to the copper around it you cant do anything about it it comes and goes after days trust me dont worry

Question : I have a Philips lcd tv when I plug it up I get a yellow light and no picture?
this is a 19" lcd. I plugged it up and got a yellow light instead of a green light.I can not get any kind of picture or sound. It's like it's in sleep mode or something. Can anyone help?

Answer:
Can't help other than to say that I bought a Philips HD CRT a few years ago and it had problems after only a few months. Customer service, in Jamaica (!) had four or five people work on the thing over a six month period and never fixed the problem. I looked into Philips and found that mine was not a unique experience... if you can return it and get a Samsung or Sony; I would do that. If not then good luck... maybe google the model number and see if other people have had the same problem.

Question : TV Technician needed to answer this question Red light blinking Philips LCD TV?
I just got a brand new Philips 47" Inch Flat screen LCD TV, Model number 47PFL3603D/27. The tV shuts off randomly, and it is getting worse. 10 times watching a movie, and you have to unplug it for 10 minutes until it starts up again. The Red light comes on, solid once, then blinks twice, pause, solid red light, then blinks twice, pause, solid red light then blinks twice and so on.In addition to the above issue, sometimes the TV will act like its going to turn off. It will flicker (about 5 clicking noises and screen going in and out). Please let me know what exactly has to be replace and whats wrong with it. Could it be the Capacitors (particularly C8059 and C8060? or is it the fuse or something else ? Also, if I keep trying to use it like this what will happen eventually to the tv? will it completely not power on after time or severely damage the tv?Ps Taking it back is not an option. and I have looked on Philips support website and it says nothing on this topic.Thanks Hope you can help meThanks for your Reply Shylo. The Tv is brand new, I bought it a few days ago. The date on the back of the tv, It was made October of 2008. So it definitely shouldn't be doing this at such an early time. I'm thinking it might be a bigger problem.

Answer:
If you have warranty call to Support (will be free repair).Many TVs has the same defect like yours, different is different lightsflashing.Try to read an advice: Flat Screen TV OPC and Power light flashing fromhttp://yefimsanswers.blogspot.com/2009/03/flat-screen-tv-opc-and-power-light.html

Question : I have a Philips 32in LCD tv. PFL5332D/37. I have a problem where it seems to just shut off on its own but the
blue light stays on. I try to use the remote and the light blinks and nothing happens. I try to turn it off on the remote and the tv its self but nothing happens. Than it randomly comes on and sometimes it doesnt at all and than the blue light will disappear and a red light will appear and start blinking. Whats wrong with the tv?

Answer:
One of many possibilities....Power supply for the Backlight panel is badPower inverter for the Backlight is badBalancer module for the Backlight is badA KEY test we use to isolate the problem further is "DOES the backlight FLASH ON during the startup procedure?"If it does....then your POWER supply is OK....But we still have to isolate the problem to the inverter or the balancer....An Authorized Philips servicer is your best choice in resolving your problem.....

Question : How is Philips LCD TV model 32TA1600?
Philips recently drastically reduced the price of LCD TV model 32TA1600 in India. Does anyone know or can guess why?

Answer:
They generally come out with a NEW MODEL when the price drops drastically....it's about time for the September changover anyways.....

Question : I have a new 42 inch Philips LCD TV. How do I connect my dell laptop to it, and can I use it as a monitor?
I have a new 42 inch Philips LCD TV. How do I connect my dell laptop to it, and can I use it as a monitor?

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connect the tv to the computer using the hdmi-out on the computer's video card to the hdmi-in on the tv,then enable multiple display on the computer to use the lcd tv as a monitor.

Question : Philips lcd vs sony lcd tv?
I have been offered a sony kdl-32v2000 lcd tv at a low price from a friend, but was already contemplating buying a philips 37pdf9632 lcd. Is the Philips tv a lot better than the sony? if ayone has experience with one or both then I'd like to hear what you think...You'll help me choose.

Answer:
If you want a high quality picture, high quality sound, good build quality and excellent reliability, buy the Sony.If you don't want those things, buy the Philips...

Question : how do i connect my dell inspiron 1525 laptop to my philips 32PFL7962 LCD tv?
how do i connect my dell inspiron 1525 laptop to my philips 32PFL7962 LCD tv?

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If you have s-video output on the laptop you can use s-video cable and connect it to the tv. it's a round port.

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